CONTENTdm® Overview

OCLC offers a Digital Asset Management solution designed to enhance library operations by efficiently organizing and preserving digital resources. Libraries benefit from streamlined access to digital collections, which improves resource sharing and collaboration across institutions. This tool supports metadata management and digital archiving, ensuring assets are easily searchable and retrievable. A notable feature is its interoperability with existing library systems, facilitating seamless integration and reducing the need for additional infrastructure investments. By leveraging this platform, libraries can focus on expanding their digital collections and improving user experiences, ultimately driving greater engagement with their resources.

Use Cases

Customers recommend Workflow Management, Collaboration, Engaging And Following Up, as the business use cases that they have been most satisfied with while using CONTENTdm®.

Other use cases:

  • Sending & Publishing Communications
  • Advertisement
  • Deal Management
  • Training & Onboarding
  • Contract Management
  • Discount Management
  • Content Management
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Business Priorities

Improve Digital And Social Presence and Improve Efficiency are the most popular business priorities that customers and associates have achieved using CONTENTdm®.

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CONTENTdm® Use-Cases and Business Priorities: Customer Satisfaction Data

CONTENTdm® works with different mediums / channels such as Website.

CONTENTdm®'s features include Recording. and CONTENTdm® support capabilities include 24/7 Support, Email Support, Chat Support, etc. also CONTENTdm® analytics capabilities include Custom Reports, and Analytics.

Reviews

"...It definitely delivers and performs as advertised...." Peer review by User

CONTENTdm®, belong to a category of solutions that help Digital Asset Management. Each of them excels in different abilities. Therefore, determining the best platform for your business will depend on your specific needs and requirements.

CONTENTdm enables the creation, preservation, and showcasing of digital collections on a personalized website. Master files are secured in a cloud-based archive for future safety.

Popular Business Setting

for CONTENTdm®

Top Industries

  • Education
  • Oil & Energy
  • Religious Institutions

Popular in

  • Enterprise
  • Mid Market
  • Large Enterprise

CONTENTdm® is popular in Education, Oil & Energy, and Religious Institutions and is widely used by Enterprise, Mid Market, and Large Enterprise.

CONTENTdm® Customer wins, Customer success stories, Case studies

What makes CONTENTdm® ideal for Workflow Management?

How can CONTENTdm® optimize your Collaboration Workflow?

11 buyers and buying teams have used Cuspera to assess how well CONTENTdm® solved their Digital Asset Management needs. Cuspera uses 187 insights from these buyers along with peer reviews, customer case studies, testimonials, expert blogs and vendor provided installation data to help you assess the fit for your specific Digital Asset Management needs.

Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas - Education - Very Large

WorldCat and WorldShare Interlibrary Loan helped Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas boost global visibility for its library collections. The CSIC added over two million records to WorldC...at, making its resources more accessible to researchers worldwide. Integration with Google Scholar and Digital.CSIC increased discoverability and impact. Researchers rate the interlibrary loan service as one of CSIC's most valued offerings. The partnership supports CSIC's mission to advance scientific and social development.

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University of Oviedo - Education - Large

EZproxy Analytics helped the University of Oviedo analyze e-resource usage by user type and researcher profile. The library used the tool to separate users into groups, making it easier to understand... who accessed which resources. This insight supported better collection development and resource allocation. EZproxy Analytics also provided visualizations to show the value of the library's collection. The university gained actionable data to inform purchasing and justify budget decisions.

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Rijksmuseum

WorldCat and Art Discovery Group Catalogue helped Rijksmuseum improve art research. The museum needed better ways to find reliable information about artworks. By joining WorldCat, they gained access ...to thousands of collections and archives. Art Discovery now includes over 60 libraries from 12 countries. Search results are richer, with more sources and images for researchers.

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Institution of Mechanical Engineers - Professional Training & Coaching - Large

WorldShare Management Services helped the Institution of Mechanical Engineers modernize its library. The team replaced two old systems with one platform for print and digital resources. CONTENTdm and... Tipasa made internal content and postal loans easy to manage. Members now use a single interface for all library needs. Staff saw strong usage analytics and positive member feedback.

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Biblioteca Casanatense - Education - Medium

CONTENTdm helped Biblioteca Casanatense improve digital collection access and sharing. Users now search full text with OCR and find results in minutes. The library staff customizes digital objects an...d highlights special collections. Advanced features let users compare items from different collections. The solution preserves rare materials and supports future digitization campaigns.

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Università di Utrecht - Education - Large

WorldShare Management Services helped Università di Utrecht modernize its library system. The library moved from a 20-year-old, custom-built system to a cloud-based, international platform. Staff con...verted over 3.5 million records in a process that took several months. The new system improved workflow efficiency and enabled remote work. OCLC provided strong support and training during the transition.

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Peers used CONTENTdm® for workflow management and collaboration

CONTENTdm® Features

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FEATURE RATINGS AND REVIEWS
Custom Reports

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Analytics

0.84/5 ★

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CAPABILITIES RATINGS AND REVIEWS
Custom Reports

1.49/5 ★

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Analytics

0.84/5 ★

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OCLC, Inc News

Product

OCLC WMS Sandbox Access | Core

OCLC offers Core members access to the WMS Sandbox, allowing hands-on practice with WorldShare Management Services. This cloud-based platform supports library workflows, including acquisitions, cataloging, and e-resource management. The sandbox provides a safe environment for training without affecting live data, enhancing skill development in library management systems.

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Product

OCLC's Award-winning CloudLibrary now offers streaming video in Australia and New Zealand | OCLC

OCLC's CloudLibrary now offers streaming video services to public libraries in Australia and New Zealand. This new feature provides ad-free access to thousands of films and TV episodes, integrated into the CloudLibrary app. The service is available in multiple countries, including the US and Canada, with a flat annual subscription price.

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Awards

OCLC's CloudLibrary honored with Gold 2026 Modern Library Award - PR Newswire

OCLC's CloudLibrary platform, which provides access to diverse digital content for libraries, has been awarded the Platinum recognition in the 2025 Modern Library Awards by LibraryWorks. This accolade, determined by library professionals, highlights CloudLibrary's impact in the library sector. OCLC continues to enhance CloudLibrary with new features and community engagement initiatives.

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Awards

OCLC's CloudLibrary honored with Gold 2026 Modern Library Award

OCLC's CloudLibrary platform received the Gold 2026 Modern Library Award from LibraryWorks, recognizing its value in providing digital content access to libraries. The award highlights CloudLibrary's integration with WorldCat and its unique CloudLink program, which helps libraries expand their collections. This recognition, judged by library customers, underscores OCLC's commitment to innovation and development since acquiring CloudLibrary in 2024.

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OCLC, Inc Profile

Company Name

OCLC, Inc

Company Website

https://www.oclc.org

HQ Location

Dublin, OH

Employees

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